Equity Programs Administrator

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

All San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. You will be required to show proof of your completed COVID-19 vaccination prior to receiving a final offer, unless you receive a COVID-19 Vaccination reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or a religious exemption due to an approved sincerely held religious belief that prohibits you from receiving a vaccine. BART will review requests for a reasonable accommodation or religious exemption on a case-by-case basis. Documentation may be required. For questions, please contact BART Human Resources, Leave Management at HRDP@bart.gov.

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BART offers comprehensive compensation and benefits programs. Benefits include CalPERS pension; excellent medical (effective January 1, 2022 current employee cost $157.35 monthly for most plans), vision, and dental coverage; supplemental insurances; paid holidays and vacation; as well as two investment programs, one of which is entirely funded by BART. BART does not participate in Social Security. Complimentary BART passes for employee and qualifying dependents.

$121,574.00 - $184,186.00 (Non-Represented Payband N08)

Initial salary offer will be between $121,574.00/annually - $153,619.36 (commensurate with experience and education)

January 17, 2023

Open Until Filled

Sr. Manager of Workforce and Policy Compliance

Saturday and Sunday

All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees.

The Link21 Program (formerly New Transbay Rail Crossing) is a highly complex, long-term, transformative project for the Northern California megaregion. BART is partnering with Capitol Corridor today, and with other rail operators in the future on this effort. The Program is working to identify projects that will improve our ability to move around the 21-county Northern California Megaregion by train. A critical step towards a better train network is the construction of a second underground train crossing of the San Francisco Bay.

Link21 is committed to advancing equity in the Northern California Megaregion through accessible and connected passenger rail service. When we say equity, we mean that all people, regardless of their background, have the same opportunity to live happy and healthy lives. In short, equity means a just and fair inclusion in society where all can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. We’ll know we’ve achieved equity when someone’s background or identity no longer predicts their quality of life.

Historically, infrastructure projects have negatively affected people of color, low-income, and systemically disadvantaged communities. Through a grassroots community co-creation process, the Link21 Team is intentionally working with marginalized communities, including Link21's priority populations, to ensure their voices are heard and past harms are not repeated.

The Equity Programs Administrator will work with the Link21 team to advance equity within the Link21 Program. They will coordinate activities within the District, specifically aligning the Office of Civil Rights Equity framework with advancing equity within the Link21 Program. The position reports to Senior Manager of Workforce and Policy Compliance and provides support to the Director of the Link21.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following knowledge and experience beyond the minimum qualifications:

• Transportation, equity, and displacement issues impacting disadvantaged communities.
• Transportation Planning principles and best practices.
• Land Use Planning principles and best practices.
• Local government, community planning and public engagement strategies.
• Prior experience overseeing the management of community advisory bodies such as project advisory committees, equity advisory councils, etc.
• Demonstrated administrator experience successfully working with high performing teams that are diverse by race, gender, years of work experience, and professional background;
• Experience working with environmental justice organizations or directly with in low-income, historically marginalized, or communities of color.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, and public speaking skills. Exceptional supervision and coaching skills, including managing staff. Outstanding administrative skills, including the ability to produce, track, and manage multiple deliverables with overlapping deadlines in a high-performing environment. Emotional intelligence, strong interpersonal skills, humor, humility, and compassion.

This is a capital position and is subject to time and funding limitations.

1. Designs, develops, manages, and implements innovative programs using DEI best practices in support of BART’s strategic plan; ensures policies, procedures, program design, and other BART functions are evaluated using an equity perspective as part of the decision-making process.

2. Researches, develops, reviews and improves key performance indicators (KPI) and other measures of equity, including the BART strategic plan goal of “equity.”

3. Collaborates with Communications Department and other senior leadership to identify creative approaches to outreach and engagement through a diversity and inclusion lens, and to ensure communication efforts are reaching diverse audiences.

4. Manages selected equity projects including but not limited to community engagement and co-creation activities, research, reporting and other related equity projects as assigned; coordinates with other departments and external stakeholders to ensure timely and effective completion of project work as well as to establish trust and to build and strengthen partnerships.

5. May be responsible for identifying, applying for and supporting grant writing activities and the development and management of contracts and related contractors.

6. Develops and maintains an organizational DEI strategic plan through a collaborative internal stakeholder process; manages, reviews and responds to internal and external equity inquiries; maintains the District’s working group of Equity Champions;

7. Leads discussions across the District on complex and sensitive topics surrounding race, color, religion, gender, gender identify, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status and any other protected classes with a goal of fostering positive behavior related to DEI.

8. Coordinates with various District departments and external stakeholders; oversees equity related outreach activities and public meetings.

9. Represents the District with external agencies including federal, state, regional and local groups; assists in all areas of department administration.

10. Develops policy and procedure for equity.

11. Prepares, reviews, researches and presents quantitative and qualitative analytical equity reports, including KPIs, to executive management, board of directors, other federal, state, regional and local agencies, and the public; conducts statistical analyses of equity data; leverages data to make and defend equity decisions of the District.

Education

A Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Sociology, Ethnic Studies, Political Science, Psychology or a related field.

Experience

Four (4) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable experience in the planning and administration of diversity, equity, and inclusion or similar programs.

Substitution

Additional qualifying experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. A college degree is preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Principles related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Issues affecting people of diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Intersections of race, power, and privilege within the context of an organizational structure
• Practices related to community outreach and engagement
• Practices of program design, implementation, management, evaluation, and budgeting
• Practices of leadership, coaching, empowerment, and teamwork
• Laws, rules, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements affecting District policies and operations
• Current social, political, and economic trends affecting government agencies
• Practices, principles, procedures, regulations, and techniques as they relate to assigned areas
• Leadership theories and practices
• Data gathering, analysis, and research
• Budget development and fiscal management principles and practices
• Techniques for effectively representing the District with government agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, regulatory, and legislative organizations
• Communication principles, practices, and techniques
• Modern office practices and methods, computer equipment, and software applications

Skill in:

• Planning, developing, organizing, implementing, overseeing, and evaluating DEI initiatives and programs
• Remaining informed regarding current DEI issues affecting BART and the region
• Presenting trainings, facilitating meetings, and building collaborations
• Engaging the community and BART employees to identify priority needs and gaps, and co-create solutions
• Making sense of complex, high-quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
• Using tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high-level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities and perspectives
• Effectively navigating tensions that arise when engaging in difficult conversations and decision-making across various constituent groups
• Reviewing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and programs
• Exercising discretion in confidential and sensitive matters
• Interpreting, applying, and ensuring compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, and regulations
• Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, assessing consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all internal and external contacts
• Operating office equipment and technology tools including personal computers, laptop computers and printers, and presentation equipment
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing; presenting information, proposals, and recommendations clearly and persuasively

Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes.

The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview.

The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations).

External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112.

Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at www.bart.gov/jobs, or on WebBART. Current employees may also apply using a BART paper application by delivering the completed form to the Human Resources Department, or by mailing it to P. O. Box 12688, Oakland, CA 94604-2688.

All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. On line applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information, but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself.

Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement.

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov.

Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs.

Please be prepared to present documentation in support of any required licenses, degrees, or certifications upon request.

Please note that any job announcement may be canceled at any time.

When you have successfully applied for this position you will receive an auto reply e-mail acknowledging that your application was received for this position. Please retain a copy of the e-mail for your records. If you receive an auto reply that does not specifically reference this position, please email Employment Help at employment@bart.gov for assistance.

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